Product Summary
The ski in details
The new Master version of the Racetiger GS for those who challenge the slopes
The new Racetiger GS Master knows no compromises and is the first choice for anyone looking for maximum sportiness and dynamics. Equipped with the latest technologies that Völkl currently offers in the slope area, it leaves nothing to be desired and opens a new chapter when it comes to sporty skiing. The two major factors in this regard are the tailored carbon tips and the full ash core, which was previously reserved for the World Cup line. To precisely control the torsion in the shovel area, Völkl established a complex process to embroider carbon fibres onto a fleece – the tailored carbon tip.
The result is direct and precise tip response on an unprecedented scale as well as a new experience of energy build-up from the first moment of turning. Due to the full ash core, the energy generated is distributed over the entire length of the ski and released at the end of the turn. A short tip rocker, full Titanal, full sidewall, 3D.Glass construction and P-Tex 4505 race base complete this highly sporty model. With 67 mm under the boot, a 17.5 m radius (178 cm length) and a WC racing plate, skiers will enjoy the feeling of a ‘real racing ski’ with a commercial sidecut.
Technologies
Tailored Carbon Tips: In this innovative manufacturing process the new Tailored Carbon Tips are produced by embroidering the individual carbon fibers onto a carrier material. The stiffness, torsion and thus the skiing characteristics can be specifically adjusted via the fiber thickness and millimeter-precise alignment. In this way, the fibers guide the dynamics to the areas of the ski where they are needed. The visibly integrated Tailored Carbon Tips are light, allow an agile shovel reaction with less effort and quickly build up energy. The Tailored Carbon Tips thus reach a new level of precision, direct tip response and active skiing pleasure.
3D.Glass: Völkl’s development to furthermore improve overall ski performance and stability even in critical snow conditions. Compared to classic glass constructions the three-dimensional and multiple-folded glass layers in the tip and in the tail area result in an increased edge grip and a more vivid rebound behavior in turns.
World Cup Ash Woodcore: The high-quality core made of solid ash, which extends over the entire length of the ski, is a technical highlight that has great impact on the skiing characteristics. The particularly elastic hardwood is being used in Völkl racing skis for World Cup athletes and even the Master models and acts as an energy accumulator: while the ski flexes when initiating the turn, the fibers stretch and absorb the tension energy. At the exit of the turn, this accumulated energy is released, giving the ski a lively feel. Due to the specific suppleness of ash wood, the ski also adapts optimally to the surface. This results in the greatest possible stability and reliability, which makes the ski particularly smooth.
Tip Rocker: Only bends upwards in the shovel area, while the middle and tail of the ski feature a camber shape.